At Sanders Park, Walk Slowly and Breathe Deeply
Sitting on the southern border of Mount Pleasant, Sanders Park is another County Park that offers visitors a chance to walk in nature.
In 1930, Racine County became the owner of the land we would later know as Sanders Park after its dedication in honor of local biology teacher, Edwin Sanders. Beautifully forested with ancient basswood, black walnut, sugar maple, shagbark hickory and other native trees, the park surely was worth preserving. Sitting on the southern edge of Mount Pleasant, Sanders Park is beautifully laid out with a one-way rectangular road that runs counter-clockwise through the park. On the outside of the road you’ll find various picnic areas and a playground area for children. One of the picnic sites contains a beautiful rustic shelter containing an open-hearth fireplace. The northwest corner of the property hosts a campground with 42 campsites and ample …
